THE RIBBON HERO
When the monstrous Nergal devastates her kingdom, Princess Sapphire reawakens as the Ribbon Hero and fights to save her new home from the same dark fate.
Directed by Yuki Igarashi · Animation · Fantasy · Drama · 112 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Yuki Igarashi
Studio
Twin Engine / OUTLINE
Release
2026-08-07
Runtime
112 min
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Drama, Action
Full Plot
Sapphire is the princess of a kingdom that no longer exists. Having lost everything in her homeland of Silverland to the calamity known as "Nergal," she wanders in despair until she finally arrives in Goldland. Though burdened by her past, she begins to find a glimmer of hope as she encounters the kindness of the people there. But as if to sneer at her peaceful new life, the calamity Nergal appears once more. The very despair that once reduced her homeland to ashes now threatens to steal the light from this land as well. "I won't lose anything ever again. And I won't let anyone else lose anything either." Brushing away her tears of sorrow, the girl takes up her sword. This is the story of a lone hero who ties her ribbon and resolves to defy her fate.
Cast & Characters
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Critical Assessment
THE RIBBON HERO holds 6.6/10 on TMDb (5 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of August 12, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.6/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THE RIBBON HERO good? What are critics saying?+
THE RIBBON HERO holds 6.6/10 on TMDb (5 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is THE RIBBON HERO?+
THE RIBBON HERO has a runtime of 112 min.
Who directed THE RIBBON HERO?+
THE RIBBON HERO was directed by Yuki Igarashi.
Where can I watch THE RIBBON HERO?+
THE RIBBON HERO is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Viewers are praising the animation quality, noting that it resembles Studio Trigger's style. Some express concern that the movie may not accurately represent the Princess Knight source material. Overall, fans seem excited for the premiere despite some reservations about potential deviations from the original story.
From the trailer's comments
Animation looks peak ngl
@Elbricks · 977 likesIt looks like they understand the meaning of magical girls but I could easily end up being betrayed
@koreandersim-b7j · 978 likesI was afraid to say something silly, but the art style really does remind me a lot of Kill la Kill.
@Lloyd·Water·GooÐ · 416 likesThis literally has nothing to do with Princess Knight beyond the names... And I'm still gonna watch the heck out of it when it premiers! LET'S GO
@AbrianCurington · 348 likesAnimation has a big Studio Trigger vibe going on.
@metalrob6713 · 138 likesI like the imagery with her heart as a reference to the original princess knight where she has the heart and a man and woman
@Creamsodastarcherries · 52 likes0:21 The transformation is so good! And the animation is amazing! I can't wait for this movie! 🔥
@leslieloud17 · 97 likesFinally a upcoming anime that doesn’t have the same boring color style and actually have something unique about it that stands out
@Zencrofrfr · 44 likes
